A thin film transistor substrate and a fabricating method thereof for
simplifying a process are disclosed. In a liquid crystal display device
according to the present invention, a gate line is provided on a
substrate. A data line crosses the gate line with having a gate
insulating film therebetween to define a pixel area. A thin film
transistor includes a gate electrode connected to the gate line, a source
electrode connected to the data line, a drain electrode opposed to the
source electrode and a semiconductor layer for defining a channel between
the source electrode and the drain electrode. A pixel electrode is
connected to the drain electrode and is provided at said pixel area.
Herein, said data line, said source electrode and said drain electrode
have a double-layer structure in which a source/drain metal pattern and a
transparent conductive pattern are built. Said pixel electrode is formed
by an extension of the transparent conductive pattern of the drain
electrode. A protective film makes a border with the transparent
conductive pattern and provided at the remaining area thereof.